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In this episode we discuss shared neural capacity and its implications for empathy and burnout in nursing. SHOW NOTES Shared Neural Capacity & Emotional Contagion Auer, A., Walther, L.-M., Jendryczko, D., Auer, L., & Wirtz, P. H. (2024). Is your stress my stress? A standardized, randomized-controlled paradigm to study physiological stress contagion based on direct stress observation. Psych...

In this episode, we discuss a specific breathwork strategy to support regulating our nervous systems called cyclic sighing, including the rationale for using it, ways to consider enhancing this practice, and how to fit it into your nursing practice. SHOW NOTES Breathwork Fincham, G. W., Strauss, C., Montero-Marin, J., & Cavanagh, K. (2023). Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A m...

In this episode, we discuss sources of exteroceptive and interoceptive input. We practice bringing awareness to these sources of input and connecting with our bodies.  SHOW NOTES Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Processing Model Perry, B. D., Winfrey, O. (2021). What happened to you? : conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing. Flatiron Books. https://www.bdperry.com/clincal-work NTDC Clas...

In this episode we discuss trauma and trauma-informed care definitions, and learn about Dr. Bruce Perry's Model of Neurosequential Processing and Dr. Hillary McBride's Staircase Model of the Stress Response. We talk about the short- and long-term impacts of trauma.  SHOW NOTES Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2014). SAMHSA's concept of tr...

In this episode, we explore the need for trauma-informed care of self, discuss the cumulative impacts of trauma, and talk about the added vulnerability for trauma exposure and impact in forensic nursing. Show Notes What is Nurse Burnout? How to Prevent It (ANA, 2024) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2014). SAMHSA's concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed appr...